Luis Manzano Biography: Wife, Age, Kids, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Height

Luis Manzano is a Filipino‑American television host and actor who first became known as a youthful image model and later found his stride on Myx and ASAP.

Rising to broader recognition, he became one of ABS‑CBN’s trusted hosts, leading popular entertainment and game programs like Pilipinas Got Talent, Minute to Win It, and I Can See Your Voice.

Profile

• Full name: Luis Philippe Santos Manzano
• Nickname: Lucky
• Date of birth: April 21, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
• State of origin: Metro Manila
• Nationality: Filipino‑American
• Profession: Actor, comedian, television host, video jockey (VJ), model
• Parents: Edu Manzano (father), Vilma Santos (mother)
• Siblings: Ryan Christian Recto (maternal half‑brother); Addie and Enzo (paternal half‑siblings)
• Spouse: Jessy Mendiola
• Children: Isabella Rose Tawile Manzano
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Filipino‑American
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Luis Manzano is now at the age of 44.

Born on April 21, 1981, in San Juan, Metro Manila, he is the only child of actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos.

His stepfather is Senator Ralph Recto.

He has a maternal half-brother, Ryan Christian Recto, and two paternal half-siblings, Addie and Enzo.

He attended high school at Colegio de San Agustin in Makati and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Institution Management from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila.

Personal Life

Luis Manzano began dating actress Jessy Mendiola in mid-2016 and they became engaged on December 12, 2020.

They had a civil wedding on February 21, 2021, officiated by the mayor of Lipa City.

They welcomed their daughter, Isabella Rose Tawile Manzano (nicknamed “Peanut”), born December 29, 2022.

The couple held a church and beach wedding ceremony in Coron, Palawan on February 15, 2024, attended by their parents and their daughter in a special role.

Career

Luis started his career modeling for the clothing brand Human before moving into hosting and acting.

He began as a VJ on Myx and appeared on ASAP.

He hosted Star Circle Quest, and starred in television dramas like Bora and Kampanerang Kuba in 2005.

His film roles include All About Love (2006), Ang Cute ng Ina Mo! (2007), In My Life (2009), Hating Kapatid (2010), Petrang Kabayo (2010), Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (2012), This Guy’s In Love with U Mare! (2012), and more.

He has hosted a succession of beloved ABS‑CBN shows: Entertainment Live (starting 2007), Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus, Panahon Ko’ To: Ang Game Show ng Buhay Ko, Pilipinas Got Talent, Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, Sarah G Live, Minute to Win It, The Voice Kids, The Voice of the Philippines, Celebrity Playtime, Family Feud, The Voice Teens, I Can See Your Voice, World of Dance Philippines, Your Face Sounds Familiar, It’s Your Lucky Day, and Rainbow Rumble.

He is also a member of Tau Gamma Phi fraternity and the DLS-CSB Romancon Dance Company.

In 2024, he filed candidacy as vice governor of Batangas under the Nacionalista Party but lost the election in 2025.

Awards

Luis Manzano’s accolades include:

• Multiple PMPC Star Awards for TV: Best New Male TV Personality (ASAP, 2003)
• Best Talent‑Search Program Host (Star Circle Quest, 2004)
• Best Male TV Host (ASAP ’06, 2006; ASAP ’09, 2009)
• Supporting actor awards for In My Life (Gawad Tanglaw and PMPC Star Awards, 2010)
• Film Actor of the Year (41st Box Office Entertainment Awards, 2010)
• Favorite Male TV Host (Yahoo! OMG! Awards, 2011)

Net worth

Luis Manzano’s now has an estimated net worth of at least $10 million

Social Media

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Filmography

Films:

• All About Love
• Ang Cute ng Ina Mo!
• In My Life
• Hating Kapatid
• Petrang Kabayo
• Who’s That Girl?
• Moron 5 and the Crying Lady
• This Guy’s in Love with U Mare
• Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
• Starting Over Again
• Moron 5.2: The Transformation
• The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
• The Girl in the Orange Dress

Television:

• Myx
• ASAP
• Star Circle Quest
• Bora; Qpids
• Kampanerang Kuba
• Your Song
• Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba
• Dyosa